9 days 8-Nights Best of Eastern Canada End Montreal
Trafalgar
Best Of Eastern Canada End Montreal
Offering the best of all things east, take in Canada's cosmopolitan cities, French and British heritage, and majestic landscapes. See traditional Pow Wow dancing in Ottawa, watch the cascading waters of Niagara Falls, and stroll through meadows, rolling hills and farms of Quebéc’s Eastern Townships on this Eastern Canada tour.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Be My Guest
- Quebec City: You'll be welcomed by Michel Lamarche, the longest serving employee who has a depth of knowledge about lavender growing. Take a guided tour of the farm, sampling a selection of lavender products as you go. Sip a lavender lemonade with your picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties.
Dive Into Culture
- Niagara Falls: Dive into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstition of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player.
Iconic Experience
- Kingston: The spectacular Thousand Islands in Ontario are made up of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River, straddling the US-Canada border stretching 50 miles downriver from Kingston. Cruise the waters and enjoy dinner for an unforgettable evening.
- Montreal: Discover the history of the first neo-gothic church in Canada, an important witness of Montréal's foundations and breathtaking architecture, gold leaves, infinite blue, thousands of stars and exceptional stained glass windows.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Ottawa: Join this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to learn about and support the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, a Treadright supported project.
- Quebec City: Join your Indigenous Cultural Ambassadors for a guided visit which includes the onsite Indigenous village and outlines the diversity of First Nations cultures across Canada. Experience a lively traditional powwow dance followed by an interactive beading workshop. Learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, a not-for-profit, artisan-run Indigenous arts program that helps sustain Indigenous craft while providing cross-cultural exchange.
Must-see Highlights
- : Explore UNESCO listed Quebéc City and Montréal with a Local Specialist
- : Discover Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa
- : Visit Niagara Falls and Eastern Townships
- : Cruise the 1000 Islands dinner cruise and Niagara Falls
Trafalgar Difference
- Quebec City: Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Quebec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm on a European city.
Whats Included
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : All transport and transfers shown
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome To Toronto | Canada’s multi-cultural metropolis of Toronto launches your journey across Eastern Canada. Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. Accommodations: Sheraton Centre Toronto Meals: Welcome Reception |
| 2 | Hockey And Niagara Falls | On the way to Niagara Falls we stop and you get the chance to learn the art of playing the puck like a pro. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty, and learn how to score the big goal. Witness Mother Nature’s power first-hand when you journey to Niagara Falls and embark on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls in this Must See Highlight. You’ll have some time on your own to explore Ontario’s most enchanting village, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Meals: Breakfast |
| 3 | Travel Back In Time In Kingston | Our day begins with an orientation tour past Toronto's sprawling Queens Park, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. We continue to Kingston, a 17th-century former French trading post and gateway to a Thousand Islands. This evening, we set sail on our dinner cruise against the backdrop of pretty riverside cottages and uninhabited islands. Accommodations: Delta Waterfront Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner |
| 4 | Onwards To Ottawa | Arriving in Ottawa, we embark on an introductory tour of Canada’s capital. You’ll have a full afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Consider a visit to one of the city’s museums or discover the plethora of amazing local cuisine. Accommodations: Sheraton Ottawa Meals: Breakfast |
| 5 | Uncover The Traditions Of Quebec City | A quick hop over the Ottawa River brings us in the French-speaking Province of Québec for a private, exclusive experience on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. Canada's Museum of History is the country's foremost and most visited museum. We will start with a Continental Breakfast followed by a lively and colorful interactive performance of traditional Pow Wow dancing. You will also enjoy an interactive beading workshop using authentic materials. We then learn about a special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans. After we will enjoy lunch at a typical sugar shack at a local "Cabane a Sucre". Then continue to Québec City to begin your love affair with the city's French Canadian joie de vivre and your hotel in Old Québec. Accommodations: Clarendon Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| 6 | Stroll Through Québec City | Embark on a captivating walk through the narrow streets of Old Québec City, joining your Local Specialist for an in-depth discovery of this UNESCO-listed place exuding all the charm of a European city. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring La Vieille Capitale on your terms. Meals: Breakfast |
| 7 | Enjoy The Charming Eastern Townships | Leave the city behind, bound for Québec's picturesque Eastern Townships. Your journey will take you past pretty villages and rolling farmlands before arriving at Bleu Lavande for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch. Connect With Locals with a guided tour of their lavender farm and the sampling of lavender products. After, enjoy lavender lemonade and a picnic basket lunch filled with local specialties. Later, we’ll make our way to Montréal and admire panoramic city views from its namesake, Mount Royal. Accommodations: Le Centre Sheraton Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest |
| 8 | Discover Vibrant Montréal | Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour revealing the historic sites in the colourful Old Port area, the splendour of one of Montréal's crown jewels – Notre Dame Basilica and modern Downtown Montréal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s French Canadian roots as you spend the afternoon exploring the city on your terms before joining your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in Old Montréal. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner |
| 9 | Au Revoir Montréal | Bid a fond au revoir to newfound friends as you depart from Montreal at your leisure. or continue to Toronto (Airport arrival at 4pm) Meals: Breakfast |